Cliffside House

Cliffside House in Brindleton, also known colloquially in Simland as 'Cliffside', is the official residence of the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Simland. It is the headquarters of the Government of the Federal Republic of Simland. The term 'Cliffside' is also used as a metonym for the Prime Minister's Office.

Situated at the end of Brindleton Avenue, Brindleton, Cliffside is over 300 years old. A private residence for the Prime Minister and their family occupies the east wing of the building. The remaining areas of the residence contain offices, conference rooms, sitting and dining rooms where government ministers, national leaders and foreign dignitaries are met and entertained. At the rear is a private garden overlooking Brindleton Bay. Cliffside is located near the border of Brindleton, right next to the Simlish Capital Territory, making it only a short distance from Parliament House, the meeting place of both houses of Parliament.

Entrance Hall
Cliffside's entrance hall is an elaborate room consisting of black and white tiled marble flooring, a great white marble staircase in the centre and a red rug in front of the door. The front door is large double door made of a dark wood and surrounded by white stone.

Cabinet Room
The Cabinet Room is located on the first floor of the residence at the front, overlooking the driveway. It is a large room with 2 entrances, one for general entrances and one linked directly to the Prime Minister's office. In the centre of the back wall is a marble fireplace with a clock on it. Decorating the room are paintings of former Prime Ministers. In the centre of the room is a large table seating 24, the number of Cabinet Ministers. Around the outside of the room is are arm chairs where observers can ist during meetings. There is a somewhat open space in the bay window area which allows for the press to occasionally observe meetings.

State Drawing Rooms
Cliffside House has two state drawing rooms: The White Drawing Room and the Yellow Drawing Room.

White State Drawing Room
The largest of the State Drawing Rooms, the White Room has existed since the creation of the house over 300 years ago. Located at the rear of the building, it is used to greet and entertain national leaders and foreign dignitaries, as well as for media opportunities. Over the central fireplace hangs a painting of the lighthouse on Deadgrass Isle, and scenic paintings hang either side of that. Red curtain adorn the windows, being the only part of the room with much colour. The furniture is black and white, and a single television camera is pointed directly at the fireplace. A large traditional rug is on the floor.

Yellow State Drawing Room
The Yellow Drawing Room gets its name from the paint that sits in-between the white panelling. Similar to the White Room, the furnishing is sparse and white, however this room is significantly smaller. Due to its location in the building, the Yellow Room is now a part of the Prime Minister's apartment, and so is very rarely used for official business. Above the fireplace sits portraits of former Prime Ministers.

State Dining Room
The State Dining Room is located on the west side of the house and is a large ceremonial room used when hosting large numbers of distinguished guests, such as world leaders during an international summit. The room has a white and pale blue colour scheme. The central tables are covered in a white cloth and the chairs are made of wood in the gothic style similar to those in the Cabinet Room. At the far end of the room are three large windows covered by white curtains with gold accents. On the east of the room is a marble fireplace, and above it hangs a portrait of former Prime Minister Elizabeth Granger. Other paintings are hung around the room and these are often changed by the new Prime Minister.

Briefing Room
In the west of the house there is the official press briefing room. This room was renovated under former Prime Minister Mayfield and so looks out of place when compared to other rooms. Mayfield wanted to keep the original character of the room in touch, and so wooden panelling was used on the walls again. The original flooring was replaced with blue carpet after centuries of use, and the wall behind the stage is painted blue. On the stage are three state lectures, each bearing the Great Seal of Simland. At the back are four Simlish Flags. On the wall is the crest of Simland. In front of the stage are the chairs for journalists.

Entertainment Room
Located behind the entrance hall, the Entertainment Room is for hosting guests at more informal events. In the centre of the room is a large grand piano, and in front of the fireplace is a microphone. Above the fireplace is a portrait of former Prime Minister Hawkins, and around the room are sets of tables and chairs for guests. A large ornate rug is placed in the centre of the room.

Prime Minister's Office
On the first floor, overlooking the garden, is the Prime Minister's Office. A large room with white panelling and oak wood floors, it has been used as the official office of the Prime Minister since the early 1800s. Upon taking office, the new Prime Minister can redecorate. Since 1912, all Prime Ministers have used the same desk. The Current Prime Minister is Oliver Slaughter. Their office is decorated with tan sofas in the centre covered in lots of cushions, dark red armchairs with blankets, a coffee table decorated with a plant made by their son, the flags of the states, provinces and SCT, family photos, a portrait of former Prime Minister Jeremy Clark, a painting of the House of Commons chamber, LGBT flags and a model of Brindleton. Breaking from tradition, Prime Minister Slaughter is the first to not put a portrait of a former Prime Minister directly above the fireplace, instead placing a family portrait there instead. The usual military rug has been replaced with a traditional spellcaster one, reflecting Prime Minister Slaughter's status as the first occult Prime Minister. The Prime Minister's despatch box is placed on the desk.

Living Quarters
The ground floor of the Prime Minister's apartment is dedicated to recreation and general living. It features a large open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. Across the entrance hall is the Yellow Drawing Room, used as a formal sitting room by the Prime Minister and their family.

State Bedroom
At the back of the first floor is the State Bedroom, the official room used by the Prime Minister and their partner since the separation of the apartment in the 1800s. It features an ornate bed, small sitting area, a breakfast table for two, a make up table and chest of drawers. There is a fireplace opposite the bed.